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Operations Supervisor, 1st Shift

Job Description

Requisition ID: 19020

About FedEx Supply Chain

FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in the third-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio that enables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation and operational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach to optimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renowned FedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provide flexibility, enable scalability and improve cost-effectiveness for customers. Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations and 35 million square feet of warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages and processes 358 million returns each year. For more information, go to supplychain.fedex.com.

We Have…

A strong FedEx brand consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers.

A top notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop your career.

An open mind for new ideas and creative methods.

A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and much more!

General Summary…

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe execution of daily operational plans and strategies, to manage, lead and allocate resources, disseminate information to teammates, ensure compliance with key processes while achieving safety, quality, efficiency and financial KPI’s.

This Position Will Be Responsible For…

Supervises at least 10-15+ full-time direct reports. Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to recommending hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity and performance management to include disciplinary actions up to and including terminations.

Responsible for all daily, weekly, and monthly production activities within warehouse operations.

Prepares and distributes various reports needed for normal day to day operations.

Responsible for ensuring that the schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.

Responsible for scheduling vacations and time off per policy with the least amount of disruption to the department to meet customer needs.

Fully engaged with process on floor to actively lead and supervise teammates.

Communicates daily through operational start up meetings, making sure all work instructions, daily workflow activities and safety practices are being followed.

Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety. Conduct weekly safety meetings during start of shift with teammates. Maintain a safe working environment through participation of safety training, JHA reviews, and weekly walk through. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment which adheres to corporate 5’s standards.

Supervise the operations of the team to achieve prescribed objectives. Develop and maintain a productive work team through cross training, sound communication and positive motivational techniques.

Provide courteous and respectful customer service in high pressure situations to internal/external customers.

Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.

Assist Operations Manager on special projects as required

Assist in maintaining the security of the facility.

You might be a great fit if…

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred; business, operations management, supply chain management, industrial engineering or a related field preferred. Military rank at E-6 or E-7/or O-1/O-2 or minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse/supply chain environment required.

Interpersonal Effectiveness – Have positive and dynamic management style, combined with superior communication skills and high credibility; able to gain followership and attain buy-in from internal stakeholders; capable of successfully navigating a complex organizational matrix.

Business Knowledge – Thorough understanding of relationships among markets, customers, competitors, and financials, develops plans and ensures resources are in place to support the Company’s strategic plan.

Change Management – Acts as a change agent looking for opportunities to continually improve processes and workplace. Values innovation, encourages creativity among teammates, and is willing to take calculated risk to make positive change happen. Regularly elicits new ideas from teammates and actively involves him/her and others in change to ensure cooperation and commitment.

Talent Development and Management – Be a “player-coach” and proven manager/developer of people; capable of hiring, managing, developing and motivating strong teams.

Results Oriented – Possess a collaborative, yet relentless approach to process improvement and team management in order to achieve best in class results, especially around cost, cycle time/throughput, and customer service.

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ADA – FedEx Supply Chain will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.

FedEx Supply Chain is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. FedEx Supply Chain participates in E-Verify.